We Are But Worms
OriginalBest For
Anyone curious about the absolute boundary of what an RPG can be: a single-word game about embodiment, physicality, and being a worm.
Core Mechanic
The entire game is one word. No dice, no stats, no GM. Playable as a tabletop RPG or LARP. Explores physical embodiment and perspective through the act of play itself.
The entire game is a single word, with no dice, stats, or GM.
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Highlights
Entire game is a single word, playable as tabletop or LARP, zero barrier to entry
Considerations
No mechanical structure: no dice, no stats, no resolution system, one word of rules text with no GM guidance or scenario framework, single session only, no character creation or advancement
Rules license Proprietary
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